Review: Belligerent Beta (Pack Partners #2) by Poppy Dennison

Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 Beta Dan Keller always assumed he would take over the pack as Alpha if anything should happen to their leader.  But when the dead Alpha’s son chooses a human to become Alpha and lead their pack, Dan wasn’t sure of his place in the pack or his position.  With… Continue reading Review: Belligerent Beta (Pack Partners #2) by Poppy Dennison

September 2013 Summary of Reviews

September 2013 Book Review Summary What a wonderful month it was for books and reviews!  Most of the books I read fell into the 5 and 4 star category, a few into the  3 star and none below that.  Series predominated the ratings this time.  Most notably the series offerings from the Pulp Friction authors.… Continue reading September 2013 Summary of Reviews

Review: Accidental Alpha (Pack Partners, #1) by Poppy Dennison

Book Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 One year ago police officer Lex Tompkins was stabbed while on the job.  The severity of the wounds and the long recovery time meant disability and retirement for Lex as he could no longer physically do his job.  Bitter, Lex withdraws from everyone he knows, buying seven acres in… Continue reading Review: Accidental Alpha (Pack Partners, #1) by Poppy Dennison

When a Name Hurts And the Week Ahead in Reviews

Its football season!  And like the changing color of the leaves its time for a certain topic to pop up again for discussion in the Washington DC Metro area.  Should the Redskins change their name? For years the answer was a resounding no from all Redskin fans and non fans alike.  But now the tide… Continue reading When a Name Hurts And the Week Ahead in Reviews

Review: Creature Feature by Poppy Dennison and Mary Calmes

Rating: 4.25 stars out of 5 Diagnosis Wolf by Poppy Dennison   Rating: 4 stars Andrew Hughes life sucks and its all due to his twin brother.  For as long as Andrew can remember his twin has caused problems for everyone, especially Andrew.  His brother has gambled, lied, then stolen Andrew’s identity and savings. This… Continue reading Review: Creature Feature by Poppy Dennison and Mary Calmes

Missing Spring, Rejuvenation, and the Week Ahead in Reviews

Sigh.  The Vernal Equinox has come and gone, the calendar proclaims its spring without refute for all who look at it but the weather will not cooperate!  One day of nice weather is quickly followed by a week of sullen skies, cold winds, and the threat of snow or sleet.  And while we have been… Continue reading Missing Spring, Rejuvenation, and the Week Ahead in Reviews

Hurricane Sandy Relief Still Needed, Books with a Bittersweet tag and the Week Ahead in Reviews

So on top of Hurricane Sandy, the nor’Easter hit the very same areas with another punch.  So I am putting out there once more the name of organizations providing assistance to those in need due to Hurricane Sandy.  Please help if you are able, even the smallest of amounts add up to someone being able… Continue reading Hurricane Sandy Relief Still Needed, Books with a Bittersweet tag and the Week Ahead in Reviews

The Week Ahead and a Great Recipe for Stuffed Cabbage!

What an outstanding day here in Maryland!  Sky is blue, air is cool and crisp,  The day will be perfect for turning off the overworked air conditioners and opening the windows.  Payment indeed for the 7 tornados and torrents of rain that hit us on Friday.  Yes, that was 7 tornados touching down all over… Continue reading The Week Ahead and a Great Recipe for Stuffed Cabbage!

Review of Mind Magic by Poppy Dennison

Rating:      4.5 stars When Simon Osbourne starts hearing the cries of children begging for help in his head, he tries to ignore them.  It’s against the rule he is governed by to interfere as he is an apprentice mage and the children in danger are werecubs. But as the cries continue, he feels… Continue reading Review of Mind Magic by Poppy Dennison